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Argentina

Study in the South American country with a uniquely European flair!

You’ll traverse the picturesque neighborhoods of Buenos Aires, the riverfront city of Corrientes and stop by one of the most splendid natural wonders at the border of Uruguay and Brazil... the Iguazu Falls! And all while exploring the vast and unique histories of Argentine literature, culture, and politics.

Your program begins with courses in NYC just prior to departing for South America where you will continue at the Instituto de Literatura Hispanoamericana, part of the University of Buenos Aires, before moving on to Corrientes and the Iguazú Falls. By traversing the immense capital city, along with the seven peninsulas of Corrientes and the sub-tropical rainforest of Argentina's northern border, you’ll gain broad knowledge of a country greatly influenced by the confluence of its varied immigrant and indigenous populations, which continues to shape the socio-political landscape of Latin America.

Dr. Alina Camacho-Gingerich is the Director of the Center for Latin American and Carribean Culture (CLACS) and a Professor in the Department of Languages and Literatures. She is a leading scholar on Latin American Literature, civilization and Latino studies and has been the recipient of numerous professional awards and recognitions, including the Simon Bolivar Medal. A specialist in Cuban literature, as well, Dr. Camacho-Gingerich was selected as one of four Advisory Board Members for a delegation of U.S. universities that traveled to Cuba in October 2015 as part of the Institute for International Education’s Cuba Higher Education Initiative. She has directed Global Studies programs to Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and Cuba.

Dr. Rafael Art. Javier is a Professor of Psychology and the Director Inter-agencies Training and Research Initiatives, Director of the Post-Graduate Professional Development Programs and the Director of the Postdoctoral Certificate Programs in Forensic Psychology at St. John’s University. He has presented at national and international conferences throughout Europe, South American and the Caribbean on psycholinguistic and psychoanalytic issues in research and treatment and on ethnic and cultural issues in psychoanalytic theories and practice, including on issues of violence and the impact on general cognitive and emotional functioning. His current research activities include issues of violence and moral development, suicide in adolescents and young adults, and bilingualism. He is Visiting Professor at the Universidad de la Cuenca del Plata, in Corrientes, Argentina and appointed “Profesor Honorario” by that university in 2016. Beginning January 2017, he is the President of the Forensic Division of the New York State Psychological Association.

Program Fee: The fee for the Summer 2018 program to Argentina will be available shortly.

Program Status: Applications are now open! Please click APPLY NOW for detailed instructions.

Confirmation Deadline: March 22, 2018. For instructions on how to confirm, please visit our Accepted Studentspage and follow the steps in #2.

Program-Specific Pre-Departure Orientation: All confirmed students will be required to attend the pre-departure orienation in mid- to late-April. TBD.

Cultural Mentoring Program: All Global Studies participants must complete one cultural mentoring workshop where you will have an opportunity to set your personal objectives for your time abroad and reflect what role the dirfferences in culture will have on your stay. March and April dates will be available shortly.

Visa Requirement: A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens to enter Argentina, with an expiration date 6 months beyond your travel dates. U.S. citizens do not require a visa for visits of up to 90 days for tourism or business.

Meals: Breakfast is included in Buenos Aires; breakfast & dinner is also included in Corrientes.

Excursions include: City tours of Buenos Aires and Corrientes, guided trips to colonial cities near Corrientes, and a two-day trip to Iguazu Falls including entrance to San Ignacio ruins; one day in the Argentinean Pampas (with a parrillada and folklore dancing); a tango show; an opera at the Teatro Colon; field trips to various museums and other cultural centers and institutions; workshops and lectures by several well-known Argentinean scholars.

Local Transportation: Round-trip flight from Buenos Aires to Corrientes and bus from Corrientes to Iguazu

Once your dean has approved your application, follow these steps to confirm your spot in the program:

1. Submit your confirmation forms and program deposit

Download the following forms and submit them along with proof of your program deposit to the Office of Global Studies no later than March 22nd, 2018. For detailed instructions on how to pay your deposit through your UIS student account, please see #2 on our Accepted Students site.

Since every student's financial aid package may vary, we recommend that you take a copy of the program budget and make an appointment with Student Financial Services. They may assist you in ascertaining whether you qualify for an increase in your financial aid.

By paying the $250 non-refundable deposit all students agree to accept the Office of Global Studies Refund Policy, detailed in the Confirmation Form, on our Accepted Students Site, and below. Please note that the $250 deposit is non-refundable for All Programs, and not subject to (or not part of) the Office of Global Studies Refund Policy. In the event that you choose to withdraw from the study abroad program, notification of your withdrawal must be submitted in writing, with your X number and a statement that you are withdrawing, to the Office of Global Studies at [email protected].

The Refund Policy schedule is as follows, counting back from 6/21/2018:

IF WITHDRAWAL OCCURS...

PROGRAM FEE REFUND

Until April 25th

100% - $250

6-8 weeks prior to the arrival date

(April 26 - May 9)

80% - $250

4-6 weeks prior to the arrival date

(May 10 - 23)

60% - $250

3-4 weeks prior to the arrival date

(May 24 - 30)

40% - $250

1-3 weeks prior to the arrival date

(May 31 - June 13)

20% - $250

One week or less -

Starting June 14

All fees are non-refundable

On or after the arrival date

All fees are non-refundable

Please note that tuition is refunded according to SJU's tuition refund schedule, available here.